# Service bulletin BPaS02152017901

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10108705
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-07\-28
- Manufacturer's number: BPaS02152017901
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-02\-15
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Dealer message \- American Honda \(AHM\) is investigating certain 2015\-2017 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) On with the DTC P16E5 \(LIN Communication Error \[PCM\-DC\-DC Converter\]\), P0A11 \(DC\-DC Converter Activation Circuit Malfunction\) and/or P0A94 \(DC\-DC Converter Performance Problem\) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Trouble codes named

P0A11, P0A94, P16E5

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2017 ACURA TLX

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [23V751000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V751000.md), 2023-11-13: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- [2023603](/recalls/tc/2023603.md), 2023-11-08: Engine

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [BPS\&08122025901](/bulletins/11022039.md), 2025-08-21, Other: ENGINE. Dealer Message \- Acura is also implementing an additional \(1\) twenty\-four \(24\) month period for 2015 model year Acura TLX vehicles, commencing at the expiration of the 10\-year warranty extension period for each vehicle, and \(2\) eighteen \(18\) month period for 2016 model year Acura TLX/MDX vehicles, commencing at the expiration of the 10\-year warranty extension period for each vehicle, for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition under warranty.
- [B22\-009](/bulletins/11020583.md), 2025-07-09, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service Bulletin \- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
- [B24\-022](/bulletins/11015014.md), 2025-03-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service Bulletin \- The AWD warning light is on with one or more AWD DTCs having been set due to water intrusion into the electric oil pump motor connector area corrodes the terminals.
- [B16\-008](/bulletins/11007653.md), 2024-09-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service Bulletin \- Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- [ONL6AX07052023](/bulletins/10239111.md), 2023-07-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Owner Notification Letter \- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM\-FI software update to fix this issue.
- [B23\-009](/bulletins/10235126.md), 2023-04-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin \- The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the water can freeze, preventing the starter motor from cranking the engine.
- [Defect Code 6T6,](/bulletins/10215501.md), 2022-07-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Customer letter \- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for starter and starter relays and a valve adjustment related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem."
- [Defect Code 6AX,](/bulletins/10215500.md), 2022-07-07, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "Customer letter \- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM\-FI software update to fix this issue. In addition, to ensure your confidence in your vehicle, Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension provides coverage for the original owner and any subsequent owners. No action is required on your part unless you experience a problem."
- [BTI\&05102022901](/bulletins/10213569.md), 2022-06-06, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2016\-2020 MDXs, RLXs \& TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light \(MIL\) on with the DTC P030X \(Cylinder Misfire Detected\), P0171 \& P0174 \(Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean\), or P219A\&B \(Air\-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder\) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- [14054 JN4](/bulletins/10211590.md), 2022-05-09, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. When a vehicle passes behind the 2015 TLX, the Cross\-Traffic Monitoring \(CTM\) audible alert does not sound. The display screen shows the CTM indicators \(orange arrows\) only.

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